Each suit governs a domain of existence: Swords reign over the intellect, Cups over emotions, Pentacles over matter and Wands over creative action. Each suit runs from Ace to Ten, then Page, Queen, King and Knight.
Pentacles
The material world, money, work, health and resources. Coins anchor us in reality.
Element of Earth • 14 cards
Cups
Emotions, intuition, love, relationships and the inner world. Cups hold our feelings.
Element of Water • 14 cards
Wands
Creativity, passion, ambition, action and vital impulse. Wands carry enthusiasm.
Element of Fire • 14 cards
Swords
Intellect, reason, analytical thinking and decisions. Swords cut truth from falsehood.
Element of Air • 14 cards